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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.4, while Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 1.2% mindshare in ES, compared to Cisco’s 9.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
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96% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.5%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches9.5%
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches3.4%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches1.2%
Other85.9%
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MikeKajubi
Operational Manager at Astrah Technologies
Has enabled reliable access control with good scalability
The primary use case is access control and normal LAN usage, including internet and email. For example, I have deployed the solution in airport scenarios where there are many users The most valuable feature for me is the stability of the switches. They do not hang often and are very reliable,…
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Myint Aung
Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies
Exceptional network support and AI integration drive performance while suggesting enhancements for future use cases
I work with both HyperFlex and other Cisco products. I prefer to make online support available because I can utilize my CCIE architect, solution consultant, and engineer team along with our account manager and product sales team. We can clarify requirements and decide how to support you. We should arrange a conference call about Cisco Ethernet Switches where I can invite my architect and consultant to clarify more about the features that are most beneficial for improving network efficiency. Today is AI day, and all the new firmware includes AI to optimize the performance, traffic, and security of Cisco Ethernet Switches. It's performing very well. With many solutions and vendors available, you have to decide on one. I am extremely satisfied with the licensing cost for Cisco Ethernet Switches. For the price of Cisco Ethernet Switches, I would rate it a 7. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is 10 out of 10.
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Patrick Anaku
Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom
Has provided reliable performance with useful features such as virtual chassis and high port density
The important thing for our use case of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches has been reliability, and there are features such as the Virtual Chassis feature, which is one of the things we use. In our case, we use them as core switches in a network that is not very large, and their reliability and the Virtual Chassis feature work well for us. It was one of the reasons we chose it, along with the port density; we are using the 32 port and the 48 port, which work for our needs. Regarding its security features such as MACsec encryption, they are standard and cover what we want; we do not do a lot as they are just Layer 2 switches, but it has standard security features.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature for me is the stability of the switches."
"This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night."
"All of the features in these switches are good."
"The solution has a very good web interface, it makes it easy to manage everything, and the command-line interface is very powerful."
"The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything."
"We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements."
"The most valuable feature for me is the stability of the switches."
"OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor."
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"Eliminates weak points, it simply does its job."
"We like the stability and scalability of Cisco Ethernet Switches."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Ethernet Switches for our network are speed, latency, and reliability."
"We don't need any support from Cisco since there are a lot of materials and training about Cisco available online. I feel Cisco's support is good."
"We only use the basic features and we find that it works well."
"The technical support is good and they respond quickly. I haven't had any problems."
"Cisco is the best for our company."
"They are easy to use and have low maintenance requirements."
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"Juniper supports all our connectivity infrastructure in our datacenter, supporting optimal availability and performance for services.​"
"It is very strong and very stable."
"The solution is scalable. It supports my five-year expansion plan. I could expand without a problem."
"The solution is very streamlined, and the performance is very good."
"Juniper is the best when it comes to the core layer."
"The solution is easy to use and has good integration."
"The tool's most valuable feature is stability."
"It's stable and reliable."
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Cons

"My customer's team is not able to understand the loophole with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, but apart from that, there are no issues."
"technical support response time is sometimes very slow."
"The commands for the switches could be easier as I find them more complex compared to those of Cisco."
"OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region."
"I could see them possibly creating a more intuitive software. It's very user-friendly, but there are some things that aren't very intuitive when programming the switches."
"There needs to be better integration with the interface."
"The solution could be more user friendly and there are issues with technical support where the response time is sometimes very slow."
"Sometimes I feel that the Alcatel switches are not working harmoniously with some of the Cisco switches."
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"The solution is expensive."
"They have changed over the years and now you need to purchase a three-year obligatory license and then after three years, you are free to use it or not. The model is a bit difficult for customers."
"You have to be Cisco-certified to work on Cisco products, so we can't get into Cisco to do even basic configurations."
"Few cons on the cisco switches are 1) Pricing strategies 2) Gigabit EtherChannel 3) Port based ACL 4) Ingress and Egress filtering not present in all 5) IGMP snooping and ISL trunking feature not present in few good series switches"
"The initial setup for on-prem versions is complex and requires a trained, certified engineer."
"Price is a pain point for us. We've lost a lot of bids, and the reason has been that we majorly quoted Cisco devices."
"There's are other products that are better for network programmability. Cisco isn't as programmable as some others vendors."
"To keep up with the market, the solution should have better evolution and innovation."
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"The interface could be better. It needs improvement."
"The only disadvantage with Juniper is the modules are very expensive lately."
"The Virtual Chassis Fabric is kind of complicated to troubleshoot sometimes. On the MPLS side, they're good — they're fine for the pseudo-wires and stuff—but they need more work on the LAN. It is difficult to troubleshoot their LAN technologies like Virtual Chassis."
"You need to make a few local configurations to work with the solution. We have faced issues with the tool's stability."
"Juniper needs to get their code up to par because it isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design."
"Their web GUI interface needs to be a lot better, especially when compared to HP. The command line is good, but you have to know how to get around it. The GUI is clunky and very slow."
"The protocols can be tunneled, but on a global basis, not on an interface, and this is a feature that should be added."
"The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is cheap compared to other vendors. When we benchmark the tool against Meraki, Cisco, and others, it is usually more affordable."
"The pricing is reasonable compared to Aruba and HPE."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The licensing for OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is a one-time purchase with no additional costs."
"While Cisco's pricing can be a concern, particularly with support fees, its overall features and support community make it a solid choice."
"The price of this solution is high."
"Users have to pay an annual licensing fee for Cisco Ethernet Switches, which is expensive."
"The equipment might be more expensive, but when you take total ownership of the configuration, maintenance, and analysis, then it's a large benefit. Sometimes customers see only the first cost of the switches and don't look any further. This is a weak point of Cisco."
"The price is a bit on the high side."
"The price of Cisco Ethernet Switches is expensive."
"The product is very expensive"
"The cost of this solution is expensive."
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"You require the Junos Management Platform in order to manage the switches and you need to purchase the Juniper Ethernet Switches."
"We only pay for support."
"They offer a more competitive pricing structure compared to one of the competitors."
"I think the tool's prices are competitive with the vendors."
"There is a need to make a payment towards the perpetual licensing model offered by the product and also towards the subscription-based model for hardware replacement."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches are a less expensive solution than Cisco Ethernet Switches. There is only a one-time purchase for Juniper Ethernet Switches."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"The pricing for the support is very high."
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Comparison Review

it_user111150 - PeerSpot reviewer
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System Engineer Monitoring and Response at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 23, 2017
Pro's and Con's - Cisco vs. Juniper
Competitive strength – Cisco and Juniper are a good fit in any data centre Competitive weaknesses – Cisco takes a proprietary spin on standards, increasing fear of vendor lock-in and cost to replace. Juniper has to spend time explaining the technology. Cisco’s Nexus portfolio is broad and…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise55
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise24
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches?
The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches?
In terms of pricing, Alcatel is cheaper than Cisco, however, MikroTik is the cheapest. I cannot comment on the pricin...
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What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches?
The commands for the switches could be easier as I find them more complex compared to those of Cisco.
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Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing func...
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Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet F...
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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches?
The important thing for our use case of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches has been reliability, and there are featu...
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What do you like most about Juniper EX Series?
The setup phase was straightforward.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper EX Series?
The pricing of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is a bit high, but it matches what it offers; in terms of capabili...
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Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
Juniper Ethernet Switches
 

Overview

The Alcatel Lucent ethernet switches are fully managed and run on the widely deployed & field-proven Alcatel-Lucent operating system offering high security, reliability, performance and easy management. These switches are designed to operate in extended temperatures, offer higher EMI/EMC tolerance and surge protection.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.
Cisco

Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

Juniper
 

Sample Customers

Bayonette, California State University (CSU), Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Centro Universitšrio de Brasilia (UniCEUB), China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, Citta Della Speranza, City of Frankfurt, City of Ogden, City of Vila Franca de Xira
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BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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